**This four year programme combines the practical training and work experience required for you to become an RCVS registered veterinary nurse, alongside a broader programme of study for a full Bachelor of Science with honours degree.** Both of our Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour degrees are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), and provide students with the expert nursing care skills and experience required to register with the RCVS as a registered veterinary nurse, following graduation. Led by The University Centre of West Anglia (UcWA), this unique course offers 1800 hours of placement experience as well as 1190 hours of guided learning in the form of lectures and practical sessions. The course fundamentally gives the student the opportunity to acquire and demonstrate the Day One Skills and Competencies required of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) set out by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The core veterinary nursing modules are combined with placement within an official Training Practice. Completion of an online, reflective nursing progress log (NPL), and a broader programme of study and training in scientific theory and principles, with particular emphasis on the study of applied animal behaviour and animal welfare are key components of the course. **Course aims** - For the student to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour - to demonstrate the ability to access relevant information and communicate the principles of the subject both orally and in writing, becoming a flexible and independent learner - to produce a safe, competent and reflective veterinary nurse who is eligible for admission onto the RCVS Veterinary Nurse Register - to demonstrate an advanced range of practical skills and experience in Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour and related areas of science - to promote the ability to work independently to originate and test ideas scientifically, and to review critically the results obtained - to demonstrate a wide range of transferable skills and competencies (oral communication, written, numerical and computational skills) including strategies to update personal and employment competencies relevant to careers in veterinary nursing, animal behaviour and a wider range of graduate employment opportunities - to develop a deep understanding of the wider social, economic and ethical implications of Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour - to promote the development of the student as a reflective, flexible, independent learner with extensive knowledge, who will contribute to the Standing of the veterinary nursing profession and research within the discipline to encourage further progression within higher education and research - to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning

**Year 1** Animals in Society Preparing for Practice Placement Principles & Practices of Veterinary Nursing Companion Animal Handling, Husbandry & Welfare Veterinary Nursing in the Surgical Environment Animal Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Nursing **Year 2** Principles & Practices of Veterinary Nursing Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics Animal Health & Nutrition for Veterinary Nursing Principles and Practice of Anaesthesia **Year 3** Animal Therapy & Rehabilitation Preparation for Research in the Animal Sector Practical Applications Practice Placement Module Emergency, Critical & Perioperative Care **Year 4** Human-Animal Interactions Entrepreneurial Enterprises Applied Animal Welfare Advanced Animal Health and Nutrition Preparation for Professional Practice Advanced Approaches in Animal Management Undergraduate Major Project

Theoretical and practical elements of the course curriculum will be assessed using a variety of methods, including computer based exercises, essays, practical reports, laboratory skills, project reports and seen and unseen examinations. During the allocated 1,800 hours of work placement in an RCVS approved veterinary training practice, students will be under continuous assessment.

Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: D391

Institution code: W35

Campus Name: Cambridge campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please note: EU Applicants veterinary nurses wishing to practise in the UK must be able to communicate effectively with clients, including in written and spoken English. Where there are significant doubts about an applicant’s language ability, s/he will be given the opportunity to provide additional evidence of their English language ability and the option of passing IELTS level 7 (or an equivalent English language qualification at the same level or higher)." EU students will need to translate their grades. UK NARIC will produce a statement of comparability.

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England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1

The course fee is expected to rise with inflation each year (approximately 3%) but will not increase beyond the maximum amount that the government allows higher education institutions to charge undergraduate students. For more information, go to ucwa.ac.uk

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